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According to current research relationships are the most important piece of child development. Secure and healthy attachments nurtures the physical, emotional and social development of children. It has shown to have a direct correlation to promoting mental, linguistic and emotional development. Strong positive relationships to adults helps children gain optimism and confident social behaviors. Healthy parent involvement lays the foundation for better social and academic skills including problem solving. Creating trusting relationships with parents is just as important. You as the Early Care and Education provider have a profound and unique opportunity to support parents in their desire to be involved and create these meaningful relationships.
Zero To Three went directly to parents of young children to learn about their challenges, the help they seek and how satisfied they are with the parenting support and information they receive. Five key takeaways of this large-scale survey:
• Parents take great pride in their job. Parents love raising their child, but also recognize the challenges that come with the job.
• Parents need and want information and support. 80 percent of parents work to be better parents, and the majority of parents say if they knew more parenting strategies, they would use them.
• It is important to make connections with dads and other caregivers. Dads and caregivers today are more motivated than ever and want to be involved in their child’s life and education.
• Parents have a difficult time finding resources they can trust. Six in 10 parents are skeptical of advice that doesn’t come from people who know their child and situation.
• What do parents want to know? They want current child development research on emotional development and brain development. They also want to learn about the development of self-control, and developmental milestones so they can be informed about what is age-appropriate. Moreover, they want information on effective discipline strategies and strategies that can help them find more patience, which many parents see as the biggest challenge of being a parent.
Only through relationships can you have lasting impact on others, children and adults alike. Early Care and Education Providers are not babysitters, you are a PROFESSIONAL care provider working with families in relationships in an environment the by design becomes a second home and together you are partnering, trusting, caring and educating each other.
CAC– Five County St. George 1070 W. 1600 S. Bldg. B St. George, UT 84770 (435) 628-4843
Carrie Sigler [email protected] Director
Tammy Douglas [email protected] Family Childcare Specialist
Diana Escobar [email protected] Office Assistant
Pam Reclosado [email protected] Child Care Quality System Specialist
Nathan Reeves –Cedar City [email protected] Data Specialist (435) 586-8722
CAC– Five County Richfield 60 East 100 North #1 Richfield, UT 84701 (435) 287-0575
Stephanie Mikesell [email protected] Training Supervisor (435) 201-3737
Megan Westenskow [email protected] Family Childcare Specialist (435) 730-6613
Sharmi Crowther [email protected] Training Coordinator (435) 287-0575 Funding provided by Department of Workforce Service, Office of Child Care,
Child Care and Development Fund
Maximize your Referrals Updating your vacancies for parents is simple and benefits your program!
(1) call Nathan @ (435) 586-8722 (2) Email: [email protected]
(3) go on-line and do it yourself: CAC Facility Update Page 2
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Don’t Forget to…..
For updates on training, care tips,
fun activities, and much more!
@Careaboutchildcarefivecounty
Table of Contents Page 3 CAC Changes
Page 4 How to Register Online for Classes
Page 5 Meet Our New Staff Members
Page 7 10 simple ways to build an unbreakable bond with your child
Page 8 Childcare Quality System
Page 9-10 Class Schedule
Page 11 Community Based Classes/Resources
Page 12 Code of Conduct
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Effective July 1, 2019, providers will need to go through the
Care About Childcare website to register for CAC courses,
and will pay by credit/debit card or e-check only.
Hard copy, paper registration will not be available after July 1, 2019.
Effective immediately, cash will not be accepted as payment,
and payment by check will
end July 1, 2019. If you need assistance accessing your provider profile and registering
for courses through the Care About Child Care website, please
contact Nathan at 435-586-8722
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Registrations MUST be received by the start of the course. Full payment is REQUIRED prior to the
first session of the class, credit for class will not be granted. (The course w ill then have to be paid
for and retaken for credit to be issued.) We will no longer accept paper registration forms and
online payment will ONLY be accepted effective July 1, 2019. Call 435-586-8722 for assistance.
NEW REGISTRATION PROCESS
Online registration ONLY
Please visit https://careaboutchildcare.utah.gov/ and log in under the Provider tab. Click on Class Calendar to view upcoming courses (be sure the Region selected is “CAC-Five County Association of
Governments”.) Select the class(es) you want to attend and add to your shopping cart. Pay with a debit or credit card.
It’s fast, friendly and convenient.
Just follow these simple steps:
Step 1: Visit careaboutchildcare.utah.gov, click on the “Provider” tab and log in using your username and
password. If you cant remember your username or password you can contact our office for help. (Please do
not make a new account or attempt to log in as a parent. Your account has your training record attached to
your specific username and password.)
Step 2: Once you are logged in, you will see a menu to the left that looks like this...By
Selecting the “Class Calendar” link, you will be able to see the classes that are
available in your area.
Step 3: If you want to register for the class, you can add the class to your registration
list by clicking on the shopping cart.
Step 4: Once you have completed selecting the classes
you want to attend, simply click on the shopping cart on the top right-hand side of the page. A
small dialogue box will appear and you can select “Complete Registration”.
Step 5: Now comes the easy part. If you have your classes selected and are ready to pay,
simply check that you agree to the Course Code of Conduct and then click on the Checkout”
button provided. If you want to delete any class from your class registration list, simply click the
large “X” located to the right.
Tip: If you want more information about
a class, simply click on the class name for
more details.
Questions? Please call us - we want this process to be very smooth for you.
We’re here to help! Please call Stephanie Mikesell at 435-201-3737 with
any questions you may have or if you are running late or absent.
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I am Carlene Hanson. I am so blessed to be working with Care About Child
Care @ Five County. I have been working in the field of early childhood
education…..forever (39 yrs). I have worked with all age groups, I have
worked in small private child care centers as well as the largest corporate
child care centers. I became a director in 1993. The majority of my Early
child care experience has been in California. I moved to Southern Utah in
2005. Most recently, I have been the Director for Discovery Clubhouse in
Cedar City for the last 13 years, where I have met some of you in the
wonderful training classes. This WONDERFUL – Crazy - field of Early
Childhood Education, has been my passion for all these many years.
Children don’t always “have a voice”, I want to be that voice as well as a
resource to providers and families. I am so looking forward to learning,
growing and helping from this new perspective. I very much look forward
to getting to know you and learning from you as well.
I am Sharmi Crowther and I am excited to be the new training
coordinator! I live in Richfield with my husband, Brian and we
have three grown children. Two of them are married and I am
excited to announce that I am getting my first grandbaby in
August. I love to travel (especially cruises) and play games. I also
love to bake, ride ATV's and water craft, scuba dive, ride bikes,
and especially spend time with my family and friends.
I have a Bachelor's degree in Special Education with an
emphasis in Early Childhood. In the past, I have done consulting
with Special Education and I have taught cooking and nutrition
classes to children and adults through Utah State University's
Food Sense program. Currently, I am a coordinator for
international exchange students in our area and I am also work-
ing on getting licensed as a pharmacy technician. I am very
excited for this opportunity and look forward to working with all
of you!
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Here's the good news: You're likely already
engaging with your child in activities that promote
a strong parent-child relationship—here are
our favorites.
Our connection to our children means everything.
It means the difference between a confident child and an insecure one. It means the difference between a cooperative child and a defiant one. Our early attachments and ongoing connection to our children fostered through love, nurturance and guidance is a strong predictor of our child's success in many areas of life.
We've heard a lot about attachment, so the concept and importance of bonding with our baby seems obvious. Just because your little one has grown to become a lot bigger, smellier and sassier doesn't mean your bond and connec-tion with them is any less vital to their development. In fact, it continues to be of the utmost importance throughout childhood. Life with kids is busy. It's not uncommon at the end of the day to find yourself wondering whether you even sat face to face with your little one.
1. Reading We all know reading with children is a simple way to improve their language and reading skills. But research also
shows that reading with children actually stimulates patterns of brain development responsible for connection and bonding.
2. Art
Engaging in art or craft activities with children is an awesome way to provide not only a fun and enjoyable experience, but a therapeutic one as well. No matter their age, you'll be hard pressed to find a child who can't find an art medium that interests him.
3. Music
Whether listening to them play an instrument or dancing to the “Trolls" soundtrack together, music offers lots of benefits for both parent and child, including bringing our awareness into our bodies and into the current moment. Your kids will be practicing mindfulness without even knowing it!
4. Nature
Feeling stressed? Stress is often a huge barrier to parents engaging with their children. Spending time with your child out in nature will go a long way to increase emotional health and physical well-being for both parties.
5. Play
Play is the language of children, so it only makes sense that we should try to connect with them though something that comes so naturally. When parents enter their child's world and follow their lead in play, they open up the
possibility for many positive outcomes, including taking on a different relationship role and seeing our children from a new perspective.
6. Physical touch
Studies have found that humans are able to identify specific emotions of love, gratitude, and compassion through blind touch. Through this lens, it's easy to see how touch plays a major role in forming strong connections between parent and child.
7. Cooking
Family mealtimes tend to be stress laden. This is usually caused by trying to remove children from the scene of meal preparation. As most parents can attest, this automatically prompts our children to persist in their crusade toward the kitchen. Why not save our energy and use this time for precious connection and partnering?
8. Board games
Yes, kids still like to play board games (although I've had kids come into my office who don't know what they are). The reciprocal nature of the interactions involved offer many benefits to the parent-child relationship. The give-and-take nature of board games mimics the back-and-forth rhythm of a conversation, making it a natural context for children to share what's on their minds.
9. Listening
Okay, so you may be thinking, “Listening isn't an activity!" But I would argue that approaching it as such will do wonders for your relationship with your child. Caught up in the daily current of work and responsibility, it can be challenging to truly listen to our children in a way that is beneficial.
10. Writing For older children, writing and journaling produce great benefits, including the reduction of stress and improved personal health. While journaling has been mostly relegated to a solitary activity, literally under lock and key, both parent and child can communicate and connect through collaborative journaling.
Odds are you already connect
with your child in some of these
ways. The more you connect,
the more you can access that
genuine sense of enjoyment
and delight in your children.
by Angela Pruess
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Career ladder level 1-3 Levels Title/Description Location Time/Date Cost Hrs.
1-3 &
5-8
Emergency Preparedness Learn how to prepare for, survive during, and recover after an emergency situation to keep your child care thriving. Please bring a copy of your program's Child Care Licensing Health and Safety Plan for reference throughout the course. A Resource Manual will be provided during the course; an online version with fillable forms is available on urpd.usu.edu under "Forms."
Cedar City Five County AOG 585 N. Main St. Ste 1
Aug 20 & 22
Tue & Thu
7-9:30pm
$16 5
1-3
Back to the Basics: Session 1: Exploring Art -In this course participants will learn key art skills to use in teaching children how to enjoy art in the classroom. Emphasis will be on open-ended art projects, a variety of art tools, recipes for variety of paints and many activities to do with art. Session 2: Building Blocks to Success -In this course participants will learn how adding blocks to different activity areas can help promote cognitive, social and large motor skills in play. Also, different types of block play will be taught to add creativity to the interest areas. Session 3: Music in the Classroom -In this course participants will learn the value of music in the classroom. They will be taught techniques in teaching music to children and important reminders to know throughout singing time. Also, participants will learn fun and interactive songs that are easy for children to learn. Session 4: Methods in Playdough -In this course participants will learn methods of using playdough and skills that children will learn by implementing playdough into a best practice classroom. Come and explore the fun with us!
Richfield Care About Childcare 60 E 100 N #1
Session 1—Aug 20 Tue 7-9:30pm
$16 10
Session 2—Aug 22 Thu 7-9:30pm
Session 3—Aug 27 Tue 7-9:30pm
Session 4—Aug 29 Thu 7-9:30pm
1-3
Back to the Basics: Session 1: Exploring Art -In this course participants will learn key art skills to use in teaching children how to enjoy art in the classroom. Emphasis will be on open-ended art projects, a variety of art tools, recipes for variety of paints and many activities to do with art. Session 2: Building Blocks to Success -In this course participants will learn how adding blocks to different activity areas can help promote cognitive, social and large motor skills in play. Also, different types of block play will be taught to add creativity to the interest areas. Session 3: Music in the Classroom -In this course participants will learn the value of music in the classroom. They will be taught techniques in teaching music to children and important reminders to know throughout singing time. Also, participants will learn fun and interactive songs that are easy for children to learn. Session 4: Methods in Playdough -In this course participants will learn methods of using playdough and skills that children will learn by implementing playdough into a best practice classroom. Come and explore the fun with us!
St. George Five County AOG 1070 W 1600 S Bldg. B
Session 1—Sep 10 Tue 7-9:30pm
$16 10
Session 2—Sep 12 Thu 7-9:30pm
Session 3—Sep 17 Thu 7-9:30pm
Session 4—Sep 19 Thu 7-9:30pm
Career ladder level 5-8 Levels Title/Description Location Time/Date Cost Hrs.
1-3 & 5-8
Emergency Preparedness Learn how to prepare for, survive during, and recover after an emergency situation to keep your child care thriving. Please bring a copy of your program's Child Care Licensing Health and Safety Plan for reference throughout the course. A Resource Manual will be provided during the course; an online version with fillable forms is available on urpd.usu.edu under "Forms."
Cedar City Five County AOG 585 N. Main St. Ste 1
Aug 20 & 22
Tue & Thu
7-9:30pm
$16 5
5-8
School Age, Course 1: School Age Development In this course participants will gain a basic knowledge of child development during the school age years and how they can apply this knowledge in their work with school age children.
St. George Five County AOG 1070 W 1600 S Bldg. B
Aug 27, 29, Sep 3 & 5 Two Tue, Thu 7-9:30pm
$16 10
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Register online at least 5 days before the first day of
class. www.careaboutchildcare.utah.gov Continuing Education Units (CEU): Career Ladder levels 5-8 classes have CEU credit available! If you wish to pay the extra fee to get CEU credit, you can get a copy of the
CEU homework on URPD’s (CCPDI) website. (http://urpd.usu.edu)
Approved Career Ladder Courses Online Go to http://urpd.usu.edu click on Professional Development on left side bar
and click “Approved Online Career Ladder Courses”
Register online at least 5 days before the first day of
class. www.careaboutchildcare.utah.gov
Career ladder level 5-8 Cont ’d Levels Title/Description Location Time/Date Cost Hrs.
5-8
Special Needs, Course 2: Communication In this course participants will learn about communicating in regards to children with special needs. Topics include building partnerships with families, community resources and supports, facilitating communication with children and families, encouraging speech and basic sign language
Cedar City Five County AOG 585 N. Main St. Ste 1
Aug 27, 29, Sep 3 & 5 Two Tue, Thu 7-9:30pm
$16 10
5-8
Strengthening Families This course teaches 5 research-based protective factors that have been demonstrated to diminish the likelihood of childhood abuse and neglect. Participants will learn to incorporate and build upon these factors in their daily work with parents.
Richfield Care About Childcare 60 E 100 N #1
Sep 10, 12, 17, 19 , Oct 1, 3, 8, 10 Four Tue, Thu 7-9:30pm
$16 17
5-8
School Age, Course 1: School Age Development In this course participants will gain a basic knowledge of child development during the school age years and how they can apply this knowledge in their work with school age children.
Cedar City Five County AOG 585 N. Main St. Ste 1
Sep 10, 11, 17 & 19 Two Tue, Thu 7-9:30pm
$16 10
Community Based Classes/Resources
Food Handlers Permit Receive your Food Handler’s Permit ONLINE
If you live in Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Kane or Washington County, go to: www.swuhealth.org/online-food-handlers If you live in Millard, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier or Wayne County. http://www.centralutahpublichealth.com/food_safety.html
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Register early! Each class has a limited number of seats depending on location. You are encouraged to register early to secure your place.
Arrive on Time! If you are using the class for Career Ladder credit, please make sure you arrive before the class begins to ensure you receive credit for attending. If you arrive late or leave early, you can use the hours for licensing only. The entire session will need to be re-taken for Career Ladder credit.
Behave in a Professional Manner During Class! If an instructor must give you a verbal warning about disruptive behavior it can endanger your participation in the professional development system.
Please No Infants or Children. Infants and children are not allowed in class. It is not developmentally appropriate for them to be there.
Remember to keep your certificates! $5 will be charged for each duplicate certificate.
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Continuing Education Units (CEU): Career Ladder levels 5-8 classes have CEU credit available! If you wish to pay the extra fee to get CEU credit, you can get a copy of the
CEU homework on URPD’s (CCPDI) website. (http://urpd.usu.edu)
Qualifications Education & Experience: The Instructor prepares for and delivers child care training. Must meet state of Utah
teacher qualifications set by URPD which includes Bachelor’s degree or higher in Child Development or related
field, two years paid professional experience working directly with children and
six months direct responsibility for professional development of adults.
CDA or Associates or higher degree with required ECE courses
Contact Stephanie at 435-201-3737
or email [email protected]
Title/Description Date/Time Contact Cost
New Licensee Classes Family (in-home) Child Care New Licensee Training Child Care Licensing
Charlotte Woodward
801-828-8497
No Fee (Call Licensing to Register) Center Child Care New Licensee Training for Owners & Directors
Free licensing Rule Classes Child Care Licensing offers training on the licensing rules for centers and
home child care providers. For a state-wide training schedule, call the Child
Care Licensing or visit the Child Care Licensing website,
Refer to Website:
www.health.utah.gov/licensing
Child Care Licensing
801-828-8497
www.health.utah.gov/licensing
Call for info
Center Rules Training Call for info Child Care Licensing
Charlotte Woodward
801-828-8497
No Fee Home Rules Training Call for info
Center Director Endorsements NCCA National Administrator’s Credential (NAC)
Developed by the National Child Care Association, participants learn skills and
strategies for successful program administration of child care centers.
This class is offered by UPCCA.
Call for
Info
For information contact: Mirinda
Schiele at [email protected]
or Visit the UPCCA web site at
http://www.utahchildcare.org
Call for Info
CPR and First Aid (updated June 29, 2018) County Training Source Contact Info County Training Source Contact Info
Beaver Milford Valley Hospital 435-387-2411 Ext.4 Sevier Diane Barney 435-896-5103
Iron
South West Applied Technology College 435-586-2899 Washington
Dixie Applied Technology Center 435-674-8640
Valley View Medical Center 435-868-5496 Rob Hooper 435-619-1931
Rob Hooper 435-619-1931 Sanpete Gunnison Valley Hospital 435-528-2211
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Community Based Classes/Resources Cont ’d
CAC is hiring instructors
1. Punctuality I Attendance: I understand that I must be in class at or before the time scheduled for class to begin in order to obtain credit for the class. If I arrive after the time that class is scheduled to begin, I can use the time that I was actually in attendance for li-censing credit, but I will have to repeat the full 2 1/2 hour session to get Career Ladder credit for the course. This includes returning on time from breaks and lunch. Class will begin when the instructor determines that it is time to start. I understand that if I am not present during the entire class period, I will not receive Career Ladder credit for the session, and will have to repeat the full 2 1/2 hour session in order to receive credit for the course.
2. Disruptive Behavior: I will be respectful to all personnel that support the Professional Development System (i.e.: bout Child-care/CCR&R staff, URPD/CCPDI staff, OCC staff, etc.). I will not use obscene, profane, threatening, discriminatory, harassing or abu-sive language. During class, I will be respectful to the instructor and others in attendance during each class session. I will not engage in any conversation or behavior that is disruptive or disrespectful to the instructor or other participants in the class. I will attentively par-ticipate in class. I will not text message or make cell phone calls during class time. I understand that I am required to turn my cell phone and/or other electronic devices off or turn them to vibrate during class time. I will limit all cell phone calls to break time or after class time. I will not engage in disruptive private conversations during class time. If I must bring food or drink to class, I will eat quietly and will not allow food or drink to become disruptive or distracting to the instructor or other class participants.
3. Illegal Activity/Health & Safety: I understand that any illegal activity, including behavior that threatens the health or safety of the in-structor or another class participant before, during or after class will be cause for my immediate expulsion from class and permanent suspension from participation in the Career Ladder and the Professional Development Incentive, and that such behavior may be re-ported to law enforcement. I understand that I may be asked to leave a class if my condition prevents me from participating or is disrup-tive to the class environment.
4. Children: I understand that adult training classes are not a developmentally appropriate environment for children of any age. I will not bring children to class.
5. Class Roll: I understand that in order to receive credit for each class session, I must sign my full legal name on the roll before class begins. I understand that failure to do so will result in my not receiving credit for the class session. I understand that I may not sign the roll for someone else.
6. Confidentiality: I understand that confidentiality is extremely important. I understand that I must keep all names and other identify-ing information confidential when I am relating a story during class or asking for guidance regarding certain issues. I also understand that it is my responsibility to keep sensitive issues discussed during class in confidence, and not discuss it with family or friends outside of that classroom setting.
7. Refunds: I understand that class registration fees are non-refundable. I understand that if I notify CAC/CCR&R a minimum of three days in advance that I am unable to attend a course for which I am registered, that my registration fee may be able to be credited toward another class. I understand that it is my responsibility to contact CAC/CCR&R to make these arrangements.
8. Non-Compliance: I understand that, in cases of infractions of a minor severity (behavior that has been determined to be disrup-tive but not illegal), that I will be allowed one issued verbal warning upon the first violation of the above listed rules. I understand that upon the second such infraction, I will be suspended from participation in the Career Ladder and Training and Professional Devel-opment Incentive for one year from that infraction date. I understand that upon the third such infraction I will be permanently barred from participation in the Career Ladder and Professional Development Incentive System. I understand that upon the first incident of any violation in which I engage in illegal activity (including threatening or intimidating behavior), that I will be permanently banned from participation in the Career Ladder and Training and the Professional Development Incentive System, and that such action may be cause for intervention by law enforcement and/or other legal action.
Print Name
Signature ate Last revised: 3 August 2017
Professional Development System Participant Code of Conduct
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